Description

codeSpark Academy with The Foos is the #1 learn to code program for kids 4-9! Our award-winning app has introduced over 20 million kids in 201 countries to the ABCs of computer science.
codeSpark Academy uses a patent pending "no words" interface to teach the basics of computer programming through a variety of interactive learning activities including puzzles, games, step-by-step creative projects, game design and offline printables – all of which can be monitored by parents.
“My 5 year old does not want to stop playing this. He caught on very quickly!”
“My daughters are 6 and 8 and this is their new favorite game. Now they want to be programmers!”
KEY FEATURES:
* Kids learn key programming concepts and use them to code their own projects in the Game Maker.
* Personalized daily activities based on your child’s progress.
* Subscription app with new content every month.
* Word-free. Anyone, anywhere can play.
* Curriculum developed based on collaboration with and research from MIT, Princeton and Carnegie Mellon.
* Perfect for pre-readers, ELL students and kids with reading and focus-related challenges.
* Supports 3 individual child profiles.
* No collection of your child’s private data.
* No advertising or micro-transactions
* No written communication between players or external parties.
* No commitments or hassles. Cancel at any time.
PRESS & AWARDS:
codeSpark teaches basic computer programming skills — "the ABCs of coding"— with no reading necessary - NPR
"[codeSpark Academy] is easy to learn, full of playful characters and it's easy to experiment." - Children's Technology Review
"Most appealing to me as a parent was seeing how my children enjoyed working together on the puzzles" - Parents' Choice Awards
*** 2016 American Assoc of School Librarians - Best Apps for Teaching
*** 2016 Kidscreen Awards - Best Learning App for Kids ***
*** 2016 KAPi Awards – Best App or Product for Younger Children ***
*** 2015 Parents’ Choice — Gold Medal ***
*** Apple Editor’s Choice & Top Educational App ***
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT:
codeSpark Academy is inspired by visual programming languages such as Scratch from MIT, Alice from Carnegie Mellon University and other ‘beginner’ programming languages like Logo, SmallTalk, and Squeak.
Our word-free interface allows anyone, anywhere to play. They’ll master core computer science concepts such as pattern recognition, problem solving, sequencing, algorithmic thinking, debugging, loops and conditionals.
Our Game Maker allows kids to put programming concepts to work by designing and coding video games. Creations can then be played and remixed by other coders around the globe.
DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIPTION:
* Download and try for free. Trial offers the full codeSpark Academy experience for a limited time. Subscription is $7.99/month
* Payment will be charged to iTunes Account once free trial period is over
* Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
* Account will be charged $7.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
* Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
* Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
Privacy Policy: http://codespark.org/privacy-policy/
Terms of Use: http://codespark.org/terms-of-service/
FOR EDUCATORS:
codeSpark Academy is FREE for teachers, librarians, and verified non-profit educational institutions. codeSpark Academy was voted top choice by teachers and librarians for introducing computer science in elementary schools. Additionally our FREE teacher dashboard allows educators to track student progress and turn on and off parts of the app.
ABOUT CODESPARK:
codeSpark is delivering computer science education to kids in over 200 countries by turning programming into play.

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Reviews

So much fun but educational too!

5

By Kshiz44

Great way to teach kids logical thinking and makes coding concepts easy to learn for little ones. We love the Foos!

Frequent content update

5

By Chiapet152

I am still playing the super foos and saw the Chinese New Year update. Keep up with the great job.

You can have it

5

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I just want the Foos

3

By JMM🤓

The new version of the Foos app is teaching 🤣🤓

My granddaughter is learning

5

By Jahra11

This game is teaching my little granddaughter- 3 years old - how to think. She loves it!

Sparks Life into Coding!!

5

By Little Eagles Homeschool

My kids have been using the CodeSpark academy app for about a year. They love coding because of this app! The games and activities bring to life what it means to sequence, and problem solve. The staff is so helpful, and The Foos are so cute and loveable! My kids enjoy the whole experience! Thank you CodeSpark Academy for your excellent app, and sharing it with us!

Not like it at all and asking for money back!

1

By Nicname12345

I went through so many steps then it took all my card info. It supposed to charge after 7 days it charged right away. After all this trouble I cannot even sign in and this was supposed to be for my daughter.

App Keeps Crashing

2

By CharleneT

When this app works, it is awesome. I teach coding to K-2 students and they love this app, but many of my students are frustrated because the app is constantly freezing and crashing! Please update!

Beware

1

By Controlasser

They’ll hook you on the subscription and make it very difficult to cancel. My son thought he did it, but didn’t. Explained to them that the game hasn’t even been on his phone in a year, they still won’t refund him anything. Guess it’s a good greed lesson for my nine year old who just realized that’s where his iTunes gift cards have been going. Yay for expanding young minds.

Cancelled subscription at the beginning of the summer and STILL getting charged!

1

By Gimpy son

Oh well, it’s only $8.47 per month including tax which is annoying but not not the end of the world. I’ve reached out to them several times with no response but at this point I’ve paid over $80 for an app we don’t use.
I’m sure I’ll get busy again this month and just say screw it after writing this and then forget to try for an umpteeth time to cancel.
The App itself it awesome though and my kids loved it the first month or two they played it, the problem is that they don’t use apple devices and I’m not letting them use my iPad anymore.
If I can get this reoccurring bill fixed (and yes I’ve canceled on their website) I’ll give them 5 stars for the app and 1 star for their billing.
For what it’s worth, I don’t think they’re trying to rip anyone off, but after trying a few times to reach out and receiving no response and also going through their own cancelling process a few times, I’m getting annoyed~